Rapid prototyping techniques have been increasingly used by industry to reduce product development cycles. A large number of processes have been developed allowing the use of various materials ranging from plastics to metal for the development of prototypes.
Rapid Prototyping: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive collection of the latest research and technical work in the field with an emphasis on both rapid tooling and rapid manufacturing.
Drawing upon the collective knowledge of renowned experts in the industrial engineering field, Ali Kamrani and Emad Abouel Nasr have assembled a wide ranging treatise on rapid prototyping that includes:
The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive collection of the latest research and technical work done in the area of Rapid Prototyping with the emphasis on its impact on both Rapid Tooling and Rapid Manufacturing. The key features in this book are:
-Up-to-date documentation on the current scope of the research of Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing.
-To provide the latest techniques and materials used for RP, RT and RM.
-To provide methodologies and technologies to support in a customer-focused product design and mass customization approach to production.
Ali K. Kamrani
Rapid Tooling Reverse Engineering Technologie computer-aided design (CAD) design development machining manufacturing mass customization materials product design product development production rapid prototyping sintering